Best Sneaker Releases: May 2019 Week 4

Over the last seven days in the sneaker world, adidas gave fans a few teasers regarding its upcoming, jaw-dropping collaborations which includes another run with HBO’s hit fantasy Game of Thrones and a range inspired by Toy Story. Vans on the other-hand also has an epic release underway with Harry Potter, while a Beams x Nike apparel collection is in the works.

In terms of more teasers, jeffstaple has Nike UV-sensitive sneakers in pending, while Samuel Ross and Virgil Abloh previewed new iterations of the A-COLD-WALL* x Nike Air Force 1 and Louis Vuitton sneaker, respectively.

Elsewhere, we got a few closer looks at the Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure x Vans collab, the GOLF le FLEUR* x Converse “Quilted Velvet” pack, and Converse’s All-Star Pro BB basketball sneakers.

Now with a new week ahead of us, we present the latest installment of our weekly drops list, showcasing what’s to come from your favorite footwear brands. Take a look at the list below and let us know what releases you’re looking forward to.

adidas Consortium UltraBOOST 19 Pack

Release Date: May 20
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: Select Consortium stockists in each region
Why You Should Cop: The collection is comprised of three different, region exclusive UltraBOOST 19 colorways that each pay homage to a classic adidas running sneaker. The Europe-exclusive takes inspiration from adidas’ EQT line; Asia-only release is a nod to the ZX9000 runner; and finally the USA-exclusive sneaker honors the SL 80. Die-heard fans will try to get their hands on all three.

Nike React Element 55 “Black/Crimson/Volt”

Release Date: May 20
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: Select Nike retailers and online
Why You Should Cop: Nike’s futuristic React Element 55 silhouette gets doused in vibrant colors for the spring. A definite head tuner for the warmer months ahead.

Nike Vapor Street PEG

Release Date: May 21
Release Price: $160 USD for the “Plum Dust” and “Cargo Khaki”
Where to Buy: Select Nike retailers and nike.com
Why You Should Cop: Nike’s latest archive-inspired hybrid sneaker blends both the vintage Air Pegasus and the modern Vapor Street Flyknit into one eye-catching silhouette. What’s more is the sneaker provides unprecedented comfort and performance-focused support.

John Elliott x Nike LeBron Icon QS “Triple Black”

Release Date: May 22
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: Elliott’s LA flagship on May 22, 23 and 24 followed by an online drop on John Elliott’s website May 25
Why You Should Cop: These understated sneakers utilize transparent panels throughout, giving the wearer the option of adding a bit of color to their over-all look depending on the socks they put on.

adidas by Raf Simons RZ Ozweego “Chrome” Pack

Release Date: May 23
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Select adidas retailers and adidas.com
Why You Should Cop: The coveted Ozweego collaborative silhouette between adidas and Raf Simons gets a ’70s glam update. From vibrant hues of red, pink and blue to more demure tones of black, grey and beige, the collection offers up something for everyone.

Sneaker Freaker x ASICS GEL-Lyte III “Tiger Snake”

Release Date: May 23
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Sneaker Freaker’s site
Why You Should Cop: Inspired by the wildlife found in and around Sneaker Freaker‘s Melbourne base, ASICS‘s timeless GEL-Lyte III silhouette has been upgraded with premium textiles to represent a snake. The collaborative sneaker also comes housed in bespoke packaging designed by Alexander Heir.

3×1’s Nike Air Force 1 Denim Pack

Release Date: May 24
Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: Select Nike retailers, Nike’s SNKRS app and 3×1’s New York atelier
Why You Should Cop: Achieve that ultimate head-to-toe Canadian tuxedo look. Available in three colorways of “Light Stonewashed Indigo,” “Darker Medium Vintage Indigo” and “Washed-Out Black,” each model has been crafted from bespoke denim sourced from Japan’s Kuroki denim mill.

Nike LeBron 16 “Hot Lava”

Release Date: May 24
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: Select Nike Basketball retailers and SNKRS app
Why You Should Cop: This duo pack pays homage to one of the hottest tennis silhouettes, the Nike Air Tech Challenge II, worn by Andre Agassi during his 1990 French Open win.

AAPE+ by A Bathing Ape Spring/Summer Footwear Collection

Release Date: May 25
Release Price: $999 HKD (approximately $127 USD) for the low-top “Potential SS” and $1,199 HKD (approximately $153 USD) for the high-top “Awakening EX”
Where to Buy: Select retailers AAPE retailers across US, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Macau
Why You Should Cop: This marks the first footwear collection from BAPE‘s diffusion line AAPE, so you might want to get in on the initial drop. Also fans of Balenciaga’s Speed Trainer look will have a cheaper option in achieving the same aesthetic.

adidas ZX4000 4D “Onix”

Release Date: May 25
Release Price: €350 EUR (approximately $393 USD)
Where to Buy: Select adidas retailers including 43einhalb
Why You Should Cop: adidas’ signature Primeknit construction gets mashed up with a 4D-printed sole in “Ash Green.” A must have for any sneaker enthusiast.

adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Glow-In-The-Dark”

Release Date: May 25
Release Price: $250 USD
Where to Buy: Select retailers and yeezysupply.com
Why You Should Cop:  It’s the first glow-in-the-dark YEEZY BOOST sneaker. What more needs to be said?